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TNF-α levels in respiratory samples are associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection
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2021
bioRxiv
pre-print
Purpose: Increased serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-alpha have been proposed as biomarkers for COVID-19 progression. However, the role and the implication of these cytokines in SARS-CoV-2 infection remain controversial. The aim of this study was to measure levels of IL-6 and TNF-alpha in swab samples from individuals with symptoms compatible with COVID-19 and analyze their association with SARS-CoV-2 presence. Methods: SARS-CoV-2 detection was performed using the CDC (USA) real-time RT-PCR primers,
doi:10.1101/2021.07.12.452071
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